Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford
- Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford
The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Connecticut is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford. Dedicated on May 15 1962, it stands on the site of the old cathedral destroyed by fire on December 31, 1956. Designed by Eggers & Higgins of New York, it rises 281 feet from the sidewalk. The cathedral is located on Farmington Ave. just outside of downtown Hartford behind the Aetna building.
The bell tower contains 12 carillon bells cast in the Netherlands. The cathedral itself is made of concrete with the outside covered in Alabama limestone. The cathedral is noted for its large expanse of spectacular stained glass windows crafted in Paris, and the ceramic tile mural behind the altar depicting "Christ in Glory," which is the largest in the world. The capacity of the cathedral is about 1700 people. There is also a lower church below the upper church.
Chapels
There are two main chapels on the side of the church. One contains the tabernacle and altar. It contains a mural of Jesus and his disciples. The chapel on the left has a mural depicting the holy family. Other small chapels are made of mosaic and contains kneelers for visitors.
Organ
The pipe organ is one of the largest in Connecticut containing more than 8,000 pipes. The organ is designed by the Austin Organ Companybased in Hartford It has four manuals and is 137 ranks. The organ has been used for many concerts.
External links
* [http://www.cathedralofsaintjoseph.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.archdioceseofhartford.org/cathedral.htm Original Cathedral Information]
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